- In July 2023, Queen's University Belfast created personalized "4D-printed smart implants" for breast cancer management. These multipurpose implants are designed to change size to better fit within the breast cavity, allowing for greater personalization and potentially improving aesthetic and confidence outcomes for patients
- In June 2023, Zortrax announced the development of 4D printing technology in cooperation with the European Space Agency (ESA). This initiative involves using their M300 Dual FDM printer and a modified Z-SUITE to 3D print structures from shape memory polymers and electrically conductive materials for space applications. This expands the reach of 4D printing beyond biomedical fields
- In February 2023, Dimension Inx closed a USD 12 million Series A funding round led by Prime Movers Lab. This significant investment is aimed at accelerating the development of their pipeline of regenerative therapeutics, including tissue and organ implants, and scaling their manufacturing capabilities. The company also announced FDA 510(k) clearance for CMFlex, their first 3D-printed regenerative bone graft product.
